- Enrollment
- 1,317
- Students per teacher
- 34.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lincoln, CA
Lincoln High
Federal NCES profile for Lincoln High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 064214006897
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lincoln High earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.5:1
- small classes for California
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lincoln High has class sizes smaller than 76% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Lincoln, CA.
School address
District: Western Placer Unified · California
NCES ID 064214006897 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-163 students YoY
Lincoln High shrank from 1,355 students in 2022-23 to 1,192 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 64.2 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-163 students YoY 064214006897 · Lincoln, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,184 enr · 18.5:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Twelve Bridges High (1,317 students)
Lincoln High shrank from 1,355 students in 2022-23 to 1,192 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE lost 64.2 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Lincoln High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Twelve Bridges
Twelve Bridges High
1,317 students
- This school
Lincoln High
1,184 students
- Twelve Bridges
Twelve Bridges Middle
931 students
- Glen Edwards M
Glen Edwards Middle
815 students
- Twelve Bridges
Twelve Bridges Elementary
744 students
- Creekside Oaks
Creekside Oaks Elementary
557 students
What this shows Lincoln High reports 1,184 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lincoln High compares
Lincoln High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 45% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,184 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,184
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in California - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,312
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 122 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 44.5%
Hispanic or Latino 42.9%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Lincoln High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
District finance for Western Placer Unified reports $14,312 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lincoln High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twelve Bridges High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twelve Bridges Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Edwards Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Twelve Bridges Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside Oaks Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lincoln High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Lincoln
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,184 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lincoln High
How many students attend Lincoln High?
Lincoln High has 1,184 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lincoln, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,355 (2022-23) → 1,192 (2023-24), down 163.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lincoln High is 18.5:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lincoln High?
30.5% of students at Lincoln High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lincoln High?
The largest demographic group at Lincoln High is White at 44.5% of enrollment, in Lincoln, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lincoln High?
Lincoln High has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lincoln High rank among high schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Lincoln High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Lincoln, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Lincoln on the city page.
What other schools are in Western Placer Unified?
Besides Lincoln High, Western Placer Unified also operates Twelve Bridges High (1,317 students), Twelve Bridges Middle (931 students), and Glen Edwards Middle (815 students). See the Western Placer Unified district page for the complete list.